Facilities Maintenance Technician

The Chronicle Of Higher Education, Inc.; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Health insurance

Retirement plan

Tuition assistance

Campus facilities access

Job summary

Butler University is seeking a well-rounded Facilities Maintenance Technician to perform skilled work across HVAC, electrical, plumbing, and data systems on campus. You will diagnose, repair, install, and preventive maintenance, while documenting activities and supporting team projects.

Requires a high school diploma and at least one year in a skilled trade; OSHA 10 and LOTO training, CFC and Pool Operator certifications, and a valid driver’s license are required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• At least one year in a skilled trade (HVAC, plumbing, electrical, or data communications).
• OSHA 10 and Lock Out Tag Out training required.
• CFC Certification required for HVAC work; Certified Pool Operator for pool ops.
• Valid driver’s license with clean driving record.
• Ability to read safety procedures and follow instructions.

Responsibilities

• Perform semi-skilled and skilled maintenance across trades including plumbing, HVAC, electrical, and data systems.
• Handle service/diagnosis, repair, replacement, and preventive maintenance tasks.
• Assist more skilled staff on larger projects and document maintenance activities.
• Communicate with staff, faculty, and students to provide service and ensure timely work.
• Work varying shifts; overtime may be required; essential staff during weather events.

Skills

Skilled trade experience

HVAC

Electrical

Plumbing

Data communications

Safety procedures

Basic computer/instrument use

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

OSHA 10 training

Lock Out Tag Out training

CFC Certification

Certified Pool Operator

Valid driver’s license

Job description

Position Overview

Under direct supervision of the T.E.M.P. shop supervisor, this individual will perform semi-skilled and skilled maintenance duties in a variety of trade areas that may include plumbing, electrical, HVAC, data communication, fire alarms, campus utilities, building automation systems, swimming pool operations, preventive maintenance, and event staffing. Assignments may include service/diagnosis, repair/replace, new install, preventive maintenance, construction of some minor projects, or other trades based on knowledge and skill level.

Responsibilities

• Receives work order requests that may include service/diagnosis, repair or replacement, new install, preventive maintenance, construction of some minor projects, or other assignments based on knowledge and skill level.
• Handles basic issues and problems and assists more skilled staff with the completion of larger and more complex assignments.
• Communicates with internal customers to include staff, faculty, and students as needed. Provides friendly and professional customer service experiences.
• Ensures work is performed in a timely manner.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• May work various shifts, and overtime is required.
• This is an essential staff position that may be required to report to work when the University is closed or during inclement weather.

Required Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent
• At least one year of experience in a skilled trade (HVAC, plumbing, electrical, or data communications)
  • Commercial Maintenance Experience required
• OSHA 10 and Lock Out Tag Out training required
• CFC Certification required for HVAC trade
• Certified Pool Operator required for pool operations
• Valid driver’s license and acceptable driving record required
• Must be able to:
  • Use computers and iPads at a basic level
  • Update maintenance records
  • Use hand and power tools applicable to trade
  • Read, understand, and follow safety procedures
  • Understand and follow specific instructions and procedures
  • Pass a physical exam and lift test

Additional experience and certifications may qualify you for higher level positions.

Positions that require driving a University owned/leased/rented or personal vehicle must be pre-approved and qualify for the insured driver’s list prior to a final job offer being made to a candidate filling the position. Additionally, in order to comply with the standards imposed by the University’s insurance carrier, the University reserves the right to deny or restrict driving privileges to individuals who have had any of the following incidents:

• Charged with operating a vehicle while intoxicated, impaired or under the influence of drugs.
• Charged with any moving traffic violations or parking citations. (in the last three years)
• Had driver’s license suspended for any reason.
• Been involved in any vehicular accident. (in the last three years)

BU Benefits and Perks

• Please check out Butler’sTotal Rewards website to learn more about our benefit offerings, which include:
• Paid Time Off and Holidays:
  • 20 days of paid time off (vacation and PTO days) per Fiscal year
  • 8 Paid Holidays
  • In addition, a paid Winter Break between Christmas Eve and New Year’s Day
  • Paid Parental Leave (after 1 year of full-time employment)
• Health:
  • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans including disability and life insurance programs
• Retirement:
  • 10% employer contribution after 1 year of full-time employment
• Tuition Assistance:
  • Remission of tuition for classes taken at Butler for employees, spouses, and dependent children.
  • Eligibility after 9 months of full-time employment
  • Employees & spouses- undergraduate/graduate degrees
  • Dependents (under age 26)- undergraduate degree
    • Covers tuition only
  • Tuition Exchange Program for Dependents at participating institutions
• Butler Facilities Access, Discounts and Perks:
  • Access to Butler’s on-site fitness facility and libraries for full-time staff and faculty
  • LinkedIn Learning Courses
  • Free premium subscription to the Calm App
  • Free subscription to the WSJ, The Economist, and NYT
  • Discount at the College Bookstore
  • Discount on select Athletic and Arts/Events Center Performances